Thomas R. Carper

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Thomas R. Carper is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has held various political roles throughout his career, including serving as the Governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001. Carper is known for his work on issues related to the environment, healthcare, and postal service reform. As a Vietnam War veteran, he often emphasizes his military service and its impact on his public service philosophy.

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Mar 29, 2023

EPA has an obligation to forge partnerships with States in order to make sure that everyone is doing their fair share.

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Mar 29, 2023

I am not a meteorologist, I don't pretend to be one. I have watched the ones that are on TV.

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Mar 29, 2023

The Good Neighbor Rule will reduce the health burdens.

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Mar 29, 2023

We need to be not blinded by science, we need to be guided by science.

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Mar 29, 2023

Unfortunately, some people have forgotten in this country that air pollution knows no State boundaries.

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Mar 29, 2023

That is why we need a national strategy to address pollutants like ozone.

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Mar 29, 2023

I think we can, and I think we must.

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Mar 29, 2023

We strongly support EPA's Heavy Duty Vehicle Rule. It is estimated to prevent nearly 3,000 deaths a year by 2045.

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Mar 29, 2023

Air is not partisan, respects no boundaries.

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Mar 29, 2023

For too long, many Americans living in downwind States have suffered in part because upwind neighboring States refuse to clean up their ozone pollution.

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Mar 29, 2023

To me, that is not an undue burden on upwind States. It is basic fairness.

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Mar 29, 2023

We believe that bipartisan solutions are lasting solutions.

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